Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tabularis
ID:
1278939

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.C.Berg

Source:
tro

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 7: 429 (1985 publ. 1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001278277

Common Names

  • Pilea
  • Table Pilea
  • Tabletop Pilea

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Description

Pilea tabularis (also called Table Pilea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of South America. It has small, round leaves and grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pilea tabularis is used as an ornamental plant and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilea tabularis has small, white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are usually grown from cuttings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilea tabularis is a perennial herb native to China. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept warm and moist until germination. Division should be done in early spring or fall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and regular watering.

Where to Find Pilea tabularis

Pilea tabularis is native to South America and can be found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Pilea tabularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilea tabularis?

Pilea tabularis

What is the common name of Pilea tabularis?

Table Pilea

Where is Pilea tabularis native to?

Central and South America

Species in the Pilea genus

Pilea striata, Pilea strigillosa, Pilea stapfiana, Pilea spruceana, Pilea squamulata, Pilea stolonifera, Pilea stellarioides, Pilea stelluligera, Pilea stenoneura, Pilea stenophylla, Pilea thouarsiana, Pilea tatei, Pilea subpubera, Pilea thymoidea, Pilea tippenhaueri, Pilea tetraphylla, Pilea succulenta, Pilea sumideroensis, Pilea suta, Pilea sylvatica, Pilea spathulata, Pilea rufescens, Pilea rugosa, Pilea rugosissima, Pilea scandens, Pilea salentana, Pilea samanensis, Pilea sancti-johannis, Pilea sphenophylla, Pilea rojasiana, Pilea rivularis, Pilea robinsonii, Pilea rufa, Pilea roemeri, Pilea rubiacea, Pilea robusta, Pilea setigera, Pilea sevillensis, Pilea siguaneana, Pilea silvicola, Pilea simplex, Pilea saxicola, Pilea serrulata, Pilea solandri, Pilea schlechteri, Pilea sessilifolia, Pilea selleana, Pilea sessiliflora, Pilea serpyllacea, Pilea torbeciana,

Species in the Urticaceae family

Archiboehmeria atrata, Astrothalamus reticulatus, Australina flaccida, Australina pusilla, Australina pusilla, Boehmeria aspera, Boehmeria balslevii, Boehmeria beyeri, Boehmeria brevirostris, Boehmeria bullata, Boehmeria burgeriana, Boehmeria caudata, Boehmeria celtidifolia, Boehmeria clidemioides, Boehmeria conica, Boehmeria cylindrica, Boehmeria densiflora, Boehmeria depauperata, Boehmeria didymogyne, Boehmeria dura, Boehmeria egregia, Boehmeria excelsa, Boehmeria grandis, Boehmeria hamiltoniana, Boehmeria helferi, Boehmeria heterophylla, Boehmeria holosericea, Boehmeria japonica, Boehmeria kiusiana, Boehmeria kurzii, Boehmeria lanceolata, Boehmeria martii, Boehmeria multiflora, Boehmeria nakashimae, Boehmeria nivea, Boehmeria ourantha, Boehmeria pavonii, Boehmeria penduliflora, Boehmeria pilosiuscula, Boehmeria platanifolia, Boehmeria polystachya, Boehmeria radiata, Boehmeria ramiflora, Boehmeria repens, Boehmeria rugosissima, Boehmeria siamensis, Boehmeria sieboldiana, Boehmeria spicigera, Boehmeria splitgerbera, Boehmeria ternifolia,

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